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If you’ve tried to recover your Squarespace account and still can’t access it, we’re here to help. Please enter as much information as you can, but if you’re not sure about specific details, provide your best guess.

Before you begin:

• Did you already try to recover your account through the login page? We’ll ask you to try that first if you haven’t yet.

• For your security, we’ll only provide account details to the account holder.

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Coronavirus Pandemic

We understand the tremendous challenges the Coronavirus pandemic is causing for people and small businesses across the world. Here at Squarespace Customer Support, we’re doing everything we can to answer your questions and provide assistance to our community.

If you need support during these uncertain times, submit the following form and we’ll look into options for you. Please provide specific details regarding your issue or request, such as:

• Pause or cancel my subscription

• Discuss options for financial relief from subscription costs

• Help me adjust my site to the current situation

• Advise me on how to best set up my new site

• Enable a specific feature on my site

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Please use this form to submit a request regarding a deceased Squarespace customer’s site. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family during this time, and we appreciate your patience as we work through your request.
Due to privacy concerns and restrictions, we unfortunately can't provide you with administrative control of the site. However, if an immediate family member or legal representative completes the form below, we may be able to grant Billing permissions so the site can remain active or cancel any active subscriptions.
Note that Billing permissions don't include the ability to edit the site's content. You can read more about this here.
A note regarding Squarespace 5 sites:
Squarespace 5, our legacy platform, doesn't allow permissions to be edited. However, we can cancel or remove the site.

Submit a request about a deceased customer’s website

URL of the site connected to the deceased user’s account

Any comments, requests, or concerns we should know?

Please attach the following documents:
• An image of your government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, military ID, or permanent resident card. This is for proof of your relationship to the deceased.
• An image of the deceased person’s obituary, death certificate, and/or other documents.
• Any additional documents, such as Legal Representation documentation.

Delete My Account

Before you request to delete your Squarespace account, please review this guide to:

• Understand what happens when we delete your account.

• Make sure it’s what you really want to do.

• Take a few steps to prepare. For example, you’ll need to cancel all subscriptions first.

Once you submit your request, you’ll receive an email from our team to verify your account access and confirm that this request wasn’t made in error.

Delete My Account Request Verification Form

Before you provide your government issued ID below, did you know that you can submit a request to delete your account to Squarespace here (without providing your ID)? This form is only for people who have lost access to: (1) their Squarespace account; or (2) the email address associated with their Squarespace account.

Please upload a copy of some form of government issued ID (i.e. driver's license or passport). You may blur out any sensitive information before you upload.

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To learn more about Squarespace Select, our premium plan for dedicated site support, visit this Help guide.

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Transferring a domain to Squarespace

Last updated May 06, 2020 21:21

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If you purchased a domain from a third-party provider, you can transfer it to Squarespace. When you transfer your domain, you can manage all of your domain settings and billing from your Squarespace account. This guide reviews how to transfer a domain registered elsewhere to Squarespace.

Tip: The step numbers in this guide (and our provider-specific guides) intentionally don't match the step numbers shown in each window of the transfer process in Squarespace. If you're referring to step numbers while troubleshooting with Customer Support, let us know whether you're looking at this guide or your site.

Timing

Domain transfer speed depends on your current domain provider. Some domains transfer within one day, while others can take closer to 15 days to complete. To learn more, visit Domain transfer timing.

Pricing and billing

Here's how much it costs to transfer a domain to Squarespace and how registration works:

Moving email records

If you have a custom email address linked to your domain, you can transfer your MX records to Squarespace along with your domain. Your MX records keep your email hosted with your current email provider.

Before transferring your domain to Squarespace, we recommend contacting your current email provider to ensure that there won’t be any restrictions or issues by moving to Squarespace. Some providers require keeping your domain hosted with them to keep your email account active. You may also want to back up any essential emails, contacts, or settings you may need.

Step 1 - Unlock your domain

Follow your current provider’s instructions to unlock your domain and make it available for transfer. Your domain can’t be transferred while it’s locked.

Step 2 - Get the authorization code

Get the authorization code from your provider. This may also be called an “EPP code” or “transfer key.” You might find this in your provider’s settings, or they might email it. Some providers may need a day or two to generate this code, so we recommend requesting it as soon as you’ve unlocked your domain.

You’ll enter this code during the transfer process, so ensure you have access to it, or copy and paste it in a secure place.

Enter the full domain name you’re transferring in the Domain Name field, then click Continue.

Click Transfer to Squarespace.

A window will open, reminding you of the transfer requirements. Review the information and ensure your domain is ready to transfer. If you see an error message and you've already prepared the domain for transfer, contact your current domain provider for help.

Click Continue.

In the Enter Authorization Code field, paste the authorization code, then click Continue.

Step 4 - Review DNS settings

In the next window, confirm the DNS records to move to Squarespace. To minimize any downtime, we recommend keeping them all toggled to ON. Any options toggled to OFF must be managed manually.

Point to Squarespace - Change CNAME and A records to point the domain to Squarespace.

Move Nameservers to Squarespace - Move the domain's nameservers to Squarespace. If you toggle this option off, it’s not possible to move DNS records to Squarespace.

If all settings look correct, click Continue.

Step 5 - Review and confirm registration details

In the next window, confirm the domain’s registration details. Ensure that the address shown in the Email Address field is correct, as this is how we’ll notify you that your transfer is complete.

These fields automatically populate with information we detect from your WHOIS records with your original registrar. For help formatting these fields, visit Domain contact information.

When everything looks correct and all required fields are complete, click Continue. If you’ve added any new data, your WHOIS records will update when your transfer is complete. This won't disrupt the transfer process, but will ensure all contact records are correct when they move to Squarespace.

Step 6 - Confirm registration terms and billing

Note: If your site is on a trial, you'll be prompted to enter your payment information before this step.

By transferring your domain to Squarespace, you’ll be charged for one additional year of domain registration with Squarespace. Pricing is based on your domain’s TLD and may be free if you’re eligible.

To confirm the transfer:

Confirm the credit card on file.

Confirm the total charge for one year of domain registration.

Review the terms in the white box, including your domain’s new expiration date.

Step 7 - Check the transfer status and fix issues

Next, return to the Domains panel to confirm the transfer is in progress. If there's an issue with the domain, an error message will display.

To check the status of your transfer:

In the HomeMenu, click Settings, then click Domains. You'll see a "Transfer pending" message under your domain.

Click your domain, then click Refresh to see the current status.

Transfer status error messages

If your domain displays an error message, you can clear it depending on the message:

Domain is locked - This message displays if the domain is locked, which blocks the transfer. To fix the issue, log into your domain provider and unlock the domain. After unlocking the domain, this message will clear.

Authorization code needed - This message displays if your domain provider rejected the authorization code you entered in Step 3. To fix the issue, ensure the authorization code is correct, enter it in the error message's text field, then click Submit. We suggest copying and pasting the code for accuracy. After entering the correct authorization code, this message will clear.

Step 8 - Wait for the transfer to complete

The transfer needs time to process. Your previous provider should release the domain to Squarespace. If your domain transfer is still pending after 15 days, and you’ve correctly followed all steps above, contact your provider for more details. This timing is out of Squarespace’s control.

While your transfer is in progress, we don't recommend changing your DNS settings or adding a G Suite email account. Wait until your domain is fully transferred before adding any new integrations.

When the domain is fully transferred, you'll receive a "Thank you" email from customercare@squarespace.com, and the domain will appear in the Domains panel with a green label.

Troubleshooting failed transfers

If your domain fails to transfer, you’ll get an email from Squarespace. This can happen if you entered wrong information in the registration field, entered the authorization code incorrectly, or for other reasons. For a full list of scenarios, see our FAQ.

If your Domains panel still lists the domain as Transfer In Progress, ask your current provider to deny it. This may or may not be possible, and depends on whether the current provider has already approved and released the domain.

If the transfer failed and you need to try again, you can remove the current transfer before starting over. While this step isn't necessary, you may find it easier to keep track of pending transfers.

In the Home Menu, click Settings, then click Domains.

Click the domain under Transfers In Progress.

In the Transfer Error box, click Dismiss.

You may need to refresh your browser for the failed domain to disappear.

Next steps

After the domain transfer is complete, you can:

Cancel your account with your previous domain provider if you no longer need it. You’ll now manage all domain settings and billing through Squarespace.